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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
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更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS AFUDOS BIOS 程式。...
更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS AFUDOS BIOS 程式。...
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... DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV...
... DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV...
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Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description...
... information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description...
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xi P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI v3.0 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form Factor...
xi P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI v3.0 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form Factor...
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... favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen...
... favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen...
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... • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD / DVD. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD / DVD. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
... you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
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... BOARD: P5N-MX VER: 0121 DATE: 12/10/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press...
... BOARD: P5N-MX VER: 0121 DATE: 12/10/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press...
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... flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. All Rights Reserved . ASUS P5N-MX 2- All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in FAT 16/12 format. Save only the updated BIOS file in the File Name...
... flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. All Rights Reserved . ASUS P5N-MX 2- All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in FAT 16/12 format. Save only the updated BIOS file in the File Name...
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...to Program: P5N-MX.bin Flashing Complete then press to restart Press to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Write OK No Update Write Fail... message indicating that you to Continue the system. 7. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash ...
...to Program: P5N-MX.bin Flashing Complete then press to restart Press to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Write OK No Update Write Fail... message indicating that you to Continue the system. 7. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash ...
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... original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5N-MX.ROM". Start flashing... 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD...
... original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5N-MX.ROM". Start flashing... 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD...
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...". ASUS P5N-MX 2-11 Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard...
...". ASUS P5N-MX 2-11 Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard...
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... then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in ... with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this section are for this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This section explains how to use the Setup program, you are not prompted to ...
... then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in ... with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this section are for this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This section explains how to use the Setup program, you are not prompted to ...
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...The Tools menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX VER: 0121 DATE: 12/10/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: ...NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-MX 2-37...
...The Tools menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX VER: 0121 DATE: 12/10/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: ...NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5N-MX 2-37...
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ...not be the same for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet ...
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ...not be the same for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet ...
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...® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A- Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 ...www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to update the BIOS. ...
...® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A- Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 ...www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to update the BIOS. ...